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Jazz Minor

Program Requirements for Jazz Minors (18 credits)

The Jazz Minor familiarizes students with the history of jazz and teaches the necessary performance skills. Courses in theory, composition, and arranging help students understand and analyze the building blocks of jazz composition. These courses are combined with individual jazz study on an instrument of the student’s choice. Students must complete one full year of written theory and aural skills before starting the minor.

The Jazz Minor requires 18 credits:

MUSC 201Jazz & Contemporary Theory

3
MUSC 209Jazz Improvisation

3
MUSC 219Jazz History and Discography

3
MUSC 416Jazz Composition and Arranging

3

Applied Lessons (4 credits total)

MUSC Varies
Jazz Vocal Coaching

1-4
MUSC Varies
Applied Jazz Piano

1-4
MUSC Varies
Applied Jazz Trumpet

1-4
MUSC Varies
Applied Jazz Trombone

1-4
MUSC Varies
Applied Jazz Percussion

1-4
MUSC Varies
Applied Jazz Saxophone

1-4
MUSC Varies
Applied Electric Bass Guitar

1-4

Ensemble (2 credits)

MUSC Varies
Jazz Ensemble

2